Tag: Major League
Freddy Adu shoots down rumors he’s in talks with NASL side Atlanta Silverbacks – Major League Soccer
Major League SoccerFormer MLS and US national team starlet Freddy Adu shot down rumors Friday that he is in talks to revive his career with the NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks. Silverbacks … Read More
As spring training games start, Josh Donaldson thinking ahead for Oakland … – The Birmingham News – al.com
As spring training games start, Josh Donaldson thinking ahead for Oakland …The Birmingham News – al.comThe first games of Major League Baseball’s spring training are scheduled for Tuesday, but former … Read More
MLB notebook: Collision rule added – Tulsa World
Tulsa WorldMLB collision rule leaves exceptions: Major League Baseball and its players have banned most home-plate collisions but left open an exception if the catcher has the ball and is … Read More
Officials upset at Zack Greinke – ESPN
Officials upset at Zack GreinkeESPNGLENDALE, Ariz. — Organizers of Major League Baseball’s season-opening series in Australia are upset about comments from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke, who said that … Read More
Court agrees to fast-track San Jose’s baseball antitrust appeal – San Jose Mercury News
Court agrees to fast-track San Jose’s baseball antitrust appealSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — A federal appeals court Thursday granted San Jose’s request for speedy consideration of its claim that … Read More
Should Beckham have registered as a Miami-Dade County Hall lobbyist? – MiamiHerald.com
Should Beckham have registered as a Miami-Dade County Hall lobbyist?MiamiHerald.comIn June, during his early days exploring Miami as a location for his expansion Major League Soccer franchise, David Beckham toured … Read More
How a group of fans created Nashville FC, a supporter-owned soccer club in … – Major League Soccer
Major League SoccerTwo young professionals in Nashville had that very thought on their minds last May. They weren’t soccer nuts, per se. But like most Nashvillians, their Music City pride … Read More
FC Dallas sign Colombian attacker Andrés Escobar on loan from Dynamo Kiev – NBCSports.com
NBCSports.comColombian striker Andres Escobar has joined on loan from Ukrainian powerhouse Dynamo Kiev, as the 22-year-old attacker teams up with fellow Colombian Fabian Castillo. Escobar is Dallas’ second new signing … Read More
Alex Rodriguez drops lawsuits – ESPN
ESPNNEW YORK — Suspended New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez abandoned his fight against Major League Baseball on Friday, dropping his lawsuit for tortious interference in U.S. District Court … Read More
David Beckham to make ‘exciting announcement’ with MLS plans – Digital Spy
Digital SpyThe former footballer is expected to launch his own Major League Soccer franchise, as part of his deal when he first signed for Los Angeles Galaxy back in 2007. … Read More
Beckham, MLS to reveal plans for Miami team – Sun-Sentinel
Sun-SentinelAmid reports that Major League Soccer has awarded a franchise to David Beckham, the soccer legend will reveal progress toward locating the team in Miami during a downtown news conference … Read More
MLS Team In Miami One Step Closer As Beckham Heads Back To S.Fla. – CBS Local
CBS LocalMIAMI (CBSMiami) — Major League Soccer in Miami is one step closer to becoming reality. David Beckham is coming back to South Florida for what’s sure to be a … Read More
‘Not Game Ready’: Pitchers pan MLB-approved protective cap – Fox News
Fox NewsNEW YORK – Big league pitchers might feel safer on the mound this season. Major League Baseball has approved a protective cap for pitchers, hoping to reduce the damage … Read More
Baseball: Pitchers unsure about new hat – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.comMajor League Baseball will unveil a protective cap for pitchers to test during spring training, hoping to curtail blows to the head such as the one Oakland’s Brandon McCarthy endured … Read More
Pitchers’ protective caps approved – ESPN
ESPNIn the nearly 17 months since then-Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy was struck in the head by a line drive and suffered life-threatening brain injuries, Major League Baseball says it … Read More
Miami-Dade County to begin negotiations with David Beckham investors over … – MiamiHerald.com
Miami-Dade County to begin negotiations with David Beckham investors over …MiamiHerald.comA downtown Miami soccer stadium could begin to take shape soon once negotiations begin in earnest Tuesday between Miami-Dade County … Read More
Tampa Bay Rays sign Australian relief pitcher Grant Balfour on two-year deal – Herald Sun
Herald SunAUSTRALIAN relief pitcher Grant Balfour has agreed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Major League Baseball club announced on Thursday. The contract reportedly will bring the … Read More
‘Survivor: Cagayan’ Features All-New Cast Members, Splits Contestants Into … – AceShowbiz
AceShowbizThe President of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team, a former NBA star and an ex-NFL cheerleader are among the 18 brand-new castaways to compete in the 28th season … Read More
AP Source: Players Wanted A-Rod out of Union – ABC News
ABC NewsSeveral angry major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but staff lawyers told them expulsion was not allowed. The … Read More
Notebook: History points to Masahiro Tanaka risk – Boston Herald
Boston HeraldThat is the question when evaluating Japanese sensation Masahiro Tanaka, who’s expected to sign a Major League Baseball contract for more than $100 million sometime this week, and has … Read More
MLB approves expanded replay, starts this season – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball vaulted into the 21st century of technology on Thursday, approving a huge expansion of instant replay in hopes of eliminating blown calls that riled up players, … Read More
Notes: MLB approves huge expansion of instant replay – Boston Globe
Boston GlobeEver since the game was invented, before television or even radio existed, baseball counted on the eyes and ears of umpires on the field. Starting this season, many key … Read More
Major League Baseball Adopts Expanded Replay Review – New York Times
New York TimesManagers will not be able to challenge the so-called neighborhood play at second base. Bill Kostroun/Associated Press. PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Major League Baseball will greatly expand replay … Read More
MLB approves expansion of instant replay for 2014 – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball is bringing one of the key benefits of watching games at home to the ballpark. As part of its expanded use of video replay, which baseball … Read More
Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw have deal – ESPN
ESPNThe Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw have agreed on a seven-year, $215 million deal, sources with knowledge of the situation said. Kershaw has an out clause after five years. … Read More
Nightengale: MLB’s PR offensive faces backlash – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball, carrying paper bags full of cold, hard cash and hanging out with the low-lifes in Miami, finally get their man. Alex Rodriguez is banned for the … Read More
‘Unprecedented misconduct’: Why A-Rod went down – USA TODAY
USA TODAYAlex Rodriguez continues to insist in public statements that he didn’t use banned substances while with the New York Yankees. When he had a chance to issue such denials … Read More
If Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs, they didn’t obviously … – USA TODAY
USA TODAYDuring his appearance on 60 Minutes on Sunday, Biogenesis founder Tony Bosch — Major League Baseball’s key witness in its case to suspend Alex Rodriguez — detailed the performance-enhancing … Read More
Alex Rodriguez will seek injunction to halt suspension Monday – Fox News
Fox NewsThe attorney for New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez will file an injunction in federal court Monday morning in an attempt to stop a season-long suspension from Major League … Read More
MLB Witness Outlines A-Rod’s PED Program on 60 Min – ABC News
ABC NewsMajor League Baseball’s key witness in its case against Alex Rodriguez said he designed and administered an elaborate doping program for the 14-time All-Star starting in 2010. Anthony Bosch, … Read More
60 Minutes’ A-Rod piece incites MLB, union fight – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball and the players association, which previously had maintained a tone of respect and cooperation through the messy Alex Rodriguez ordeal, appear ready to get down into … Read More
Nightengale: Big win for MLB, great day for the game – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball’s drug testing policy has been kicked around, slapped, and mocked in the past decade. So who can blame the drug policy lords for turning their 345 … Read More
All you need to know about Alex Rodriguez’s suspension – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe basics on Alex Rodriguez’s record-breaking 162-game suspension for his ties to performance-enhancing drug use: The penalty: Arbitrator Fredric Horowitz upheld 162 games of a 211-game suspension handed down … Read More
Alex Rodriguez suspended for 2014 season – USA TODAY
USA TODAYNew York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez will be suspended for the entire 2014 season, as an independent arbitrator upheld the majority of a 211-game suspension Major League Baseball assessed … Read More
